Miami-Dade commissioners split over proposed solid-waste fee; item fails, administration to return with revised vehicle

Jun 3, 2025

Board members debated a proposed increase to the county's solid-waste collection fee and whether to preserve a procedural "vehicle" to set rates. A first-reading ordinance to adopt new rates failed on a 6'to'7 vote; commissioners instructed administration to return with a replacement plan by the June 26 meeting to meet state notice deadlines.

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Miami-Dade County commissioners failed to advance an ordinance to adopt new solid-waste collection rates after an extended debate over timing, notice and alternatives to passing the increases as presented.

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